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Dominican Republic In Focus: A Guide to the People, Politics and Culture (In Focus Guides) | 
 enlarge | Author: David John Howard
Publisher: Interlink Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 466702
Media: Paperback
Pages: 94
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.7 x 0.3
ISBN: 1566562430
Dewey Decimal Number: 917.2930454
EAN: 9781566562430
ASIN: 1566562430
Publication Date: February 1999
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Product Description
Currently one of the biggest tourist destinations in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has much more to offer than its idyllic beaches. "Dominican Republic in Focus" is a authoritative and up-to-date guide to this vibrant country. It explores the land, history and politics, economy, society and people, culture and includes tips on where to go and what to see. Photos and maps.
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 Elementary school level January 12, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I ordered this book because I thought it would provide an introduction to the politics of the Dominican Republic. When I got it, it reminded me more of a mixture between a tacky guidebook and an elementary school social science book. It does present some insight into the historical, economical and political conditions of the country, some of them even differing from the mainstream image, but it is all very limited in scope and not very useful. If you want a guidebook, I'd suggest Lonely Planet a million times before this one. When it comes to a political review of the country, I have unfortunately had difficulties in finding one. But surfing the web for a couple of hours will certainly provide more useful information than a copy of this book.
 Facinating January 16, 2000
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
This book is a much needed new insight on Dominican Republic where I travelled a lot a few years ago. It is very interesting situation with haiti and the author adresses cultural issues sensitively but informatively. The book is very easily to read and has a good order.
 Summary August 1, 1999
7 out of 10 found this review helpful
This book has dealt well with subjects like the economy, politics, and local places to visit. Unfortunately, I found the information on the history and cultural identity of the Dominicans to be lacking information. For example, When Howard spoke too briefly of the Taino Indians or how the Dominicans have a need to be more "Indian". He was totally incorrect. The author does not hold a strong enough argument or facts to support this. He leaves the reader with much confusion about the Dominican identity.
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